This week is known in some Christian denominations as Holy Week. It marks the events leading up to and including the arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is more about the individual days of Holy Week. GOSPEL OF LUKE SHARES VALUABLE LESSON FOR LENT, SAYS CALIFORNIA PASTOR: ‘LOOK FORWARD’ Also, here is an explanation of some of …
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April 1 marks April Fools’ Day. It’s an occasion filled with jokes and pranks. Pranks can be an annoyance, but they can be fun, too, especially for kids. APRIL FOOLS’ DAY BY THE NUMBERS: FUN AND STRANGE FACTS ABOUT THE DAY In honor of the day full of jokes, here are 12 harmless and fun pranks you can pull on …
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Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack. MLB opening day is here. This year, opening day falls on March 28. All 30 teams were scheduled for games that day, but two were postponed due to weather. Read on to find out when your team is playing, rule changes for the season and more. MLB’s 2024 opening day is March 28. (Getty …
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A food-packing trend that has become popular in recent years is having another viral moment as charcuterie board fans learn how to make a snack spread to enjoy on the go while traveling or spending time outdoors. If you’re a fan of charcuterie boards but don’t know how you can make this dish portable for an outdoor adventure — this …
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Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles with the birth name Norma Jeane Mortenson. Monroe was a prominent actress of the 1950s, with her legacy continuing today. After growing up in foster homes and orphanages, Monroe started modeling and acting. Small roles in movies like “The Asphalt Jungle” and “All About Eve” in 1950 led her …
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The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular horse races of the year, and it kickstarts the Triple Crown series ahead of the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The first major horse race, held at Churchill Downs, sees thousands of visitors flock to the city of Louisville, Kentucky every year in celebration of the event. There’s much to …
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When the weather gets warmer and the flowers start blooming, it’s the perfect time to clean for many homeowners. Annually, Americans use spring as an opportunity to freshen up their homes ahead of the hot summer months. Spring-cleaning often includes going through old items and getting rid of them, tidying up areas that include build-up, and scrubbing places that are …
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John F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly had a hard time understanding why his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, was struggling with the intense media scrutiny the couple endured. Historian Steve Gillon wrote the upcoming biography “America’s Reluctant Prince,” which is scheduled to hit bookstores on July 9. It offers an in-depth reflection of Kennedy’s life based on personal conversations from over the …
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The phrase”separation of church and state” appears nowhere in the Constitution, and the Founding Fathers saw nothing wrong with having religion in American culture, according to an expert. While Congress is prohibited from enacting a state religion, the founding document says nothing about banishing religion from the public square, Professor Michael McConnell told Mark Levin on “Life, Liberty & Levin.” …
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